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New Ford Vehicles Will Feature 5G Technology by 2022

New Ford vehicles bring more innovative technologies to the road than any other competitor. Ford Motor Company recently announced an ambitious plan: bring 5G technology to every new Ford vehicle by 2022. The cellular technology will allow the vehicle to communicate with infrastructure, businesses, other vehicles, and more.

Ford’s cellular vehicle-to-everything connection, called
C-V2X, will play a major role in how self-driving vehicles operate. With
autonomous vehicles expected to take the roads by storm within the next decade,
Ford is looking to remain on the cutting edge of technology.

5G connectivity could help drivers with day-to-day
activities, such as navigating four-way stops. Traffic lights could be equipped
with technology that warns vehicles when the signal is about to change. Road
signs could inform vehicles and drivers of upcoming construction zones. If
everything goes wrong and a properly equipped vehicle is involved in an
accident, it could alert oncoming vehicles.

“C-V2X could complement these systems in ways similar
to how our sense of hearing complements our vision to improve our ability to
operate in a complex world,” wrote Don Butler, executive director of
Ford’s connected vehicle platform.

Ford won’t be alone in bringing the future of the road to light. The automaker will work with governments and industry experts to create an environment that can support new Ford vehicles equipped with 5G technology. We look forward to having these advanced trucks and SUVs at Courtesy Ford.